Officer-Involved-Shooting in Northeast Division NRF034-18bm

**The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing
investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview
witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze
forensic evidence. The Department's understanding of the facts and
circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and
analyzed**

On May 21, 2018, around 12:03 a.m., Northeast Patrol Division
uniformed officers were in the area of Figueroa Avenue and Avenue
52. The officers observed a Honda Civic and confirmed via their
Mobile Digital Console that they were following a reported stolen
vehicle. The suspects in that vehicle immediately sped away and the
officers went in pursuit. While in pursuit, the officers observed
the passenger expose his upper torso out of the passenger window
while holding what appeared to be a shotgun. The suspect began to
shoot at the officers, resulting in an OIS.

The pursuit terminated when the officers lost control of their
police vehicle and collided with the curb at Avenue 50 and Aldama
Street. A short distance from the traffic collision, the suspects'
vehicle and a loaded shotgun were recovered.

No officers were injured and one suspect was treated at a local
hospital for a non-life threatening injury.

LAPD's specialized Force Investigation Division (FID) responded to
the scene and began interviewing witnesses and collecting forensic
evidence. Representatives from the Office of the Inspector General
and Los Angeles County District Attorney's Justice System Integrity
Division responded and monitored the investigation.

The complete investigation will be reviewed by the Chief of Police
and the Board of Police Commissioners and the Office of the
Inspector General to determine the thoroughness and accuracy of the
investigation and whether the use of deadly force complied with
LAPD's policies and procedures.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged
to call the LAPD at any of the following numbers:
• During business hours at (213) 486-5230;
• During non-business hours or on weekends at (877)-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247);
• Anonymously 24-hours a day to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477) or by texting "LAPD" and your tip to phone number
274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S); or
• Online at www.lapdonline.org and click on "Anonymous Web Tips.